Book, Ribbons of Grace; Maxine Alterio; 2007; 978 0 14 3006442; CR2019.103
Book, Ribbons of Grace
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About this objectA 269 page fiction book telling the story of a young Chinese woman seeking riches who disguises herself as a male miner and comes to the goldfields in Arrowtown.This is also a story of a secret love affair between this woman and a stonemason.Their love develops amidst suspicion, fear and hostility,ending in an act of violence that shatters the lives of those involved.The author has incorporated the historical history of the town of Arrowtown into this book and has given several original settlers and sojourners cameo roles.
Medium and Materials
Cardboard
Paper
H 230mm x L 230mm x W 155mm
Date Made2007
PublisherPenguin Group (NZ)
Publication Date2007
Publication PlaceNew Zealand, Auckland
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords CollectionFrom the donation of the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Cromwell Museum
Object Type ISBN/ISSN978 0 14 3006442
Object numberCR2019.103
Spine Label
Ribbons of Grace
Maxine Alterio
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